A pizza stone is a thick slab of cordierite, stoneware or ceramic that you preheat in the oven or on a grill. The idea is that the stone holds heat and takes up moisture from the dough, so the base bakes firmer than it would on a thin metal pan. Size, material, whether the stone is glazed and what comes in the box are the main things that separate one from another.
The six stones below run from a plain 13 inch ceramic round to a 16 inch stone and sets that add a peel or cutter. Sizes, materials and temperature figures come from each product’s Amazon listing page, and temperature limits are the makers’ own claims, which differ a lot between listings. We have not used these stones ourselves, so we do not promise results.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Size and shape | A 13 inch round fits small ovens; 15 to 16 inch rounds or a 15 x 12 inch rectangle suit larger pizzas but need a bigger oven |
| Material | Cordierite, stoneware and ceramic behave differently and are cleaned differently |
| Included tools | A peel and cutter save a separate purchase if you do not own them |
| Temperature claim | Makers state very different limits; check yours against your oven or grill |
| Cleaning notes | Several listings say no soap and no soaking; others say dishwasher friendly |
Specs at a Glance
| Stone | Size and shape | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Stone | 16 inch round; 15 mm thick | Stoneware | 7.3 lb; listing recommends up to 500 degrees F in a home oven |
| Hans Grill | 15 x 12 inch rectangle | Cordierite | 7.8 lb; includes a peel; maker claims heat resistance to 1112 degrees F |
| Gyreuni set | 13 inch round | Cordierite | 5 pieces: oak peel, serving rack, cutter, parchment; maker claims 1472 degrees F |
| American Metalcraft | 13 inch round | Ceramic | 2.7 lb; listing says wipe clean, no soap |
| Le Creuset | 15 inch round | Stoneware | Glazed side and unglazed side; Cerise color |
| Cuisinart pack | 13 inch round | Cordierite stone | 3 pieces: folding steel peel and wheel cutter; hand wash |
The 6 Best Pizza Stones
1. Old Stone Round Pizza Stone, 16-Inch
A 16 inch round stoneware stone, 15 mm thick and 7.3 pounds, described as made from a blend of lead-free clays. The listing says not to clean it with soap and recommends use up to 500 degrees F in a standard home oven.
Suits: a large pizza in a standard oven. Strengths: big surface, no accessories to store. Weaknesses: heavy, and the stated limit is far lower than some other listings. Skip it if you want a stone with a peel included.
View Old Stone Round Pizza Stone, 16-Inch on Amazon
2. Hans Grill Rectangular Pizza Stone With Peel, 15 x 12 Inch
A rectangular cordierite stone weighing 7.8 pounds, sold with a peel. The listing says it works in an oven or on a grill, tells you to hand wash with warm water only and notes that staining is normal.
Suits: oven or grill baking with a peel in the box. Strengths: rectangular shape for flatbreads and loaves too. Weaknesses: the hottest temperature figure in the listing is the maker’s claim only. Skip it if you want a round stone.
View Hans Grill Rectangular Pizza Stone with Peel, 15 x 12 Inch Cordierite Stone on Amazon
3. Gyreuni 13 Inch Pizza Stone Set With Peel
A five piece set: a 13 inch round cordierite stone, a 12 by 17 inch oak peel, a serving rack, a steel pizza cutter and 10 sheets of parchment. The maker claims heat resistance up to 1472 degrees F, which is the highest figure among these six.
Suits: a first-time pizza setup. Strengths: everything included, serving rack doubles as a stand. Weaknesses: 13 inch stone is on the small side; hand wash only. Skip it if you already own a peel and cutter.
View 13 Pizza Stone for Oven and Grill with Pizza Peel, Baking Stone Set on Amazon
4. American Metalcraft 13 Inch Round Ceramic Pizza Stone
A plain 13 inch ceramic round at 2.7 pounds, the lightest here. The overview lists it as dishwasher safe, while the bullet points say to cool it and wipe with a damp cloth and avoid soap or submerging; those two statements conflict, so follow the maker’s wipe-clean advice.
Suits: a small oven and simple storage. Strengths: light and uncomplicated. Weaknesses: care instructions in the listing disagree. Skip it if you want a larger surface.
View Pizza Baking Stone, 13″ round, dishwasher safe, ceramic on Amazon
5. Le Creuset Stoneware Round Pizza Stone, 15 In.
A 15 inch stoneware round with a glazed side that the maker calls virtually nonstick and an unglazed side meant for crisp bases. The listing also says it can go from oven to table for serving, and lists the care as dishwasher friendly.
Suits: baking and serving from one piece. Strengths: two working sides, colored finish. Weaknesses: no peel or cutter, and no weight in the part we read. Skip it if you want a grill-focused set.
View Le Creuset Stoneware Round Pizza Stone, 15 in., Cerise on Amazon
6. Cuisinart 3 Piece Pizza Grilling Pack, 13 Inch Stone
A 13 inch cordierite stone with a folding stainless steel peel and a wheel cutter, 5.7 pounds in all. The listing says it suits grills or standard ovens and gives hand wash as the care method.
Suits: grill pizza nights. Strengths: folding peel saves drawer space. Weaknesses: smaller stone, hand wash only. Skip it if you want a 15 inch or larger stone.
Care and Setup Tips
- Start the stone in a cold oven and let it warm with the oven, as several listings warn against placing a cold stone in a hot oven.
- Let it cool completely before cleaning.
- Scrape off residue with a spatula or brush rather than soap, unless your listing says otherwise.
- Use parchment for the first bake if the maker suggests it.
- Store it flat where it will not be knocked.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Trusting a maker’s temperature claim over your oven’s own limit.
- Choosing a stone wider than your oven rack or grill grate.
- Soaking a porous stone in water.
- Assuming stains mean damage; one listing calls them normal.
Pizza Stone FAQ
Round or rectangular?
Round stones suit classic pizzas. A rectangle such as the Hans Grill also holds flatbread or a loaf.
Do I need a peel?
A peel makes sliding a pizza onto a hot stone easier. Three of these six come with one.
The Short Version
For a large plain stone, the Old Stone 16 inch. For a rectangle with a peel, the Hans Grill. For a full starter set, the Gyreuni. For the lightest, the American Metalcraft. For a glazed stone that serves at the table, the Le Creuset. For grill nights with a folding peel, the Cuisinart pack.
